He is new and has a totally different sound to any type other musician i have heard recently. He is a very talented person and brings his individuality into his music. The etire album contains many different types of instruments (which he can all play) and encoroporates other genres of music, i.e. rock, ballads and hints of classicals influences. For someone looking to get into a totally new and original artist, Ben Folds is the man for you! I have gotten entire family singing his melodies without them realising!